Every summer we hear the tragic news of yet another infant, toddler or dog that succumbs to heatstroke and passes away in a hot car because a new parent or distracted caregiver forgets they're there. If you've got kids or pets and you're worried it could happen to you, check out Waze before another scorching day goes by.

Now, you never have to compromise your privacy or security again by giving out your real phone number to someone you're thinking of dating. Better yet, if it doesn't go well, you don't have to respond to their texts, either, thanks to an app and a bot that make dating in the 21st century safer and easier. (VIDEO)

Not sure of the freshness levels of the various beers you've had sitting around for ages? No worries. A new app for beer lovers can tell you without ever having to take a swig. Find out more about it and how it works right here.

Do you know what your kids are up to when they're online or using their smart devices? Do you really know? An app for proactive parenting allows users to monitor their kids for risky or dangerous behavior without having to keep them under lock and key. It even shows you deleted texts and images they're posting. Find out what it's called and what social media platforms it covers.

With activity trackers flooding the market like heavy summer rains, odds are you may have one or are looking into getting one. If so, you may want to consider getting one that will not only help you get fitter, but happier. Spire is the activity tracker that can help you change your mood.

On the heels of ephemeral social networking apps like Snapchat allowing our messaging to disappear within
seconds after posting, comes another on the opposite end of the
spectrum. This one proposes online-life-everlasting with digital
immortality. The new social network called ‘Eter9’
uses artificial intelligence to scan your posts - learn what makes you
tick . . .

For all those cybercrime bloggers who’ve been cyberventilating over USA network’s hit TV series, Mr Robot, while a
lot more will be revealed about its band of hackers called ‘FSociety' in weeks to come,
it appears a real-life group whose moniker is ‘Morpho’ might be the
real-life underground inspiration.

HP's stepping out of its comfort zone with this one. Tying into the recent 3D printer craze, the 23" Sprout PC's cameras and software can scan a real-world object you have on hand, and turn it into a 3D model you can manipulate on the included touch-mat, share with friends, and more.